ALLYnounUS /ˈælaɪ/
a friendly nation
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ALLY "Let me take the chance first thing to apologize for my behavior the night we talked on your porch," Steele Weir exclaimed.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ALLY "Let me take the chance first thing to apologize for my behavior the night we talked on your porch," Steele Weir exclaimed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Your statement of being engaged surprised me into words and conduct that has had me in an unhappy state of mind ever since.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading Mr. Sorenson's talk to the crowd stirred my anger.
apologizeverbUS /əˈpɑːlədʒaɪz/
acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ALLY "Let me take the chance first thing to apologize for my behavior the night we talked on your porch," Steele Weir exclaimed.
behaviornounUS /bɪˈheɪvjər/
manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ALLY "Let me take the chance first thing to apologize for my behavior the night we talked on your porch," Steele Weir exclaimed.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "Your statement of being engaged surprised me into words and conduct that has had me in an unhappy state of mind ever since.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ALLY "Let me take the chance first thing to apologize for my behavior the night we talked on your porch," Steele Weir exclaimed.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading "Your statement of being engaged surprised me into words and conduct that has had me in an unhappy state of mind ever since.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading Mr. Sorenson's talk to the crowd stirred my anger.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading "Your statement of being engaged surprised me into words and conduct that has had me in an unhappy state of mind ever since.
at any time
From this reading "Your statement of being engaged surprised me into words and conduct that has had me in an unhappy state of mind ever since.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading Had I known your exact relationship to him and his son, I should have made no mistakes."
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ALLY "Let me take the chance first thing to apologize for my behavior the night we talked on your porch," Steele Weir exclaimed.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ALLY "Let me take the chance first thing to apologize for my behavior the night we talked on your porch," Steele Weir exclaimed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ALLY "Let me take the chance first thing to apologize for my behavior the night we talked on your porch," Steele Weir exclaimed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Your statement of being engaged surprised me into words and conduct that has had me in an unhappy state of mind ever since.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Your statement of being engaged surprised me into words and conduct that has had me in an unhappy state of mind ever since.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Had I known your exact relationship to him and his son, I should have made no mistakes."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Had I known your exact relationship to him and his son, I should have made no mistakes."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Had I known your exact relationship to him and his son, I should have made no mistakes."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Had I known your exact relationship to him and his son, I should have made no mistakes."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Your statement of being engaged surprised me into words and conduct that has had me in an unhappy state of mind ever since.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "Your statement of being engaged surprised me into words and conduct that has had me in an unhappy state of mind ever since.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Had I known your exact relationship to him and his son, I should have made no mistakes."
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ALLY "Let me take the chance first thing to apologize for my behavior the night we talked on your porch," Steele Weir exclaimed.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Had I known your exact relationship to him and his son, I should have made no mistakes."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ALLY "Let me take the chance first thing to apologize for my behavior the night we talked on your porch," Steele Weir exclaimed.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading "Your statement of being engaged surprised me into words and conduct that has had me in an unhappy state of mind ever since.
mistakesnounUS /mɪˈsteɪks/
plural of “mistake” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading Had I known your exact relationship to him and his son, I should have made no mistakes."
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Sorenson's talk to the crowd stirred my anger.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ALLY "Let me take the chance first thing to apologize for my behavior the night we talked on your porch," Steele Weir exclaimed.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ALLY "Let me take the chance first thing to apologize for my behavior the night we talked on your porch," Steele Weir exclaimed.
not any; not one
From this reading Had I known your exact relationship to him and his son, I should have made no mistakes."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I had urged you to speak, had I not?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Your statement of being engaged surprised me into words and conduct that has had me in an unhappy state of mind ever since.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ALLY "Let me take the chance first thing to apologize for my behavior the night we talked on your porch," Steele Weir exclaimed.
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ALLY "Let me take the chance first thing to apologize for my behavior the night we talked on your porch," Steele Weir exclaimed.
relationshipnounUS /riˈleɪʃənʃɪp/
a relation between people; (“relationship” is often used where “relation” would serve, as in `the relationship between inflation and unemployment', but the preferred usage of “relationship” is for human relations or states of relatedness)
From this reading Had I known your exact relationship to him and his son, I should have made no mistakes."
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Had I known your exact relationship to him and his son, I should have made no mistakes."
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading "Your statement of being engaged surprised me into words and conduct that has had me in an unhappy state of mind ever since.
a male human offspring
From this reading Had I known your exact relationship to him and his son, I should have made no mistakes."
Sorenson's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Sorenson's talk to the crowd stirred my anger.
express in speech
From this reading "I had urged you to speak, had I not?"
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading "Your statement of being engaged surprised me into words and conduct that has had me in an unhappy state of mind ever since.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading "Your statement of being engaged surprised me into words and conduct that has had me in an unhappy state of mind ever since.
SteelenounUS /stiːl/
English writer (1672-1729)
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ALLY "Let me take the chance first thing to apologize for my behavior the night we talked on your porch," Steele Weir exclaimed.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Mr. Sorenson's talk to the crowd stirred my anger.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading "Your statement of being engaged surprised me into words and conduct that has had me in an unhappy state of mind ever since.
carry out
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ALLY "Let me take the chance first thing to apologize for my behavior the night we talked on your porch," Steele Weir exclaimed.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Mr. Sorenson's talk to the crowd stirred my anger.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ALLY "Let me take the chance first thing to apologize for my behavior the night we talked on your porch," Steele Weir exclaimed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Your statement of being engaged surprised me into words and conduct that has had me in an unhappy state of mind ever since.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ALLY "Let me take the chance first thing to apologize for my behavior the night we talked on your porch," Steele Weir exclaimed.
a special situation
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ALLY "Let me take the chance first thing to apologize for my behavior the night we talked on your porch," Steele Weir exclaimed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ALLY "Let me take the chance first thing to apologize for my behavior the night we talked on your porch," Steele Weir exclaimed.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ALLY "Let me take the chance first thing to apologize for my behavior the night we talked on your porch," Steele Weir exclaimed.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading "Your statement of being engaged surprised me into words and conduct that has had me in an unhappy state of mind ever since.
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading "I had urged you to speak, had I not?"
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ALLY "Let me take the chance first thing to apologize for my behavior the night we talked on your porch," Steele Weir exclaimed.
WeirnounUS /wiːr/
a low dam built across a stream to raise its level or divert its flow
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ALLY "Let me take the chance first thing to apologize for my behavior the night we talked on your porch," Steele Weir exclaimed.
the words that are spoken
From this reading "Your statement of being engaged surprised me into words and conduct that has had me in an unhappy state of mind ever since.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I had urged you to speak, had I not?"
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ALLY "Let me take the chance first thing to apologize for my behavior the night we talked on your porch," Steele Weir exclaimed.
